Non-Executive Director – Remote

Help shape the future of mental health in Australia

Exciting opportunity to join the governance of an organisation at the forefront of digital mental health innovation and advocacy in Australia.

SANE Australia is looking to fillseveralvacant roles on the Boardand is seeking applications from passionate experiencedand values-driven leaders who want to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues and trauma.

We are inviting applications forNon-Executive Director positionsonboththeSANE Australia Boardandthe mirror board ofThe Dax Centre.

Are you ready to make a difference in the mental health sector

SANE supports people experiencing complex mental health issues and trauma and their families friendsand carers. We do thisthrough online support servicesadvocacycommunityand connection.

Through The Dax Centre SANE also works to reduce stigma and deepen public understanding of mental health through art and education.

Our vision is a brighter future for people families and communities facing complex mental health issues.

To achieve this vision we have three goals:

• End mental health inequity through systemic change.
• Eliminatestigma discrimination and social exclusion.
• Equal employment and economic opportunity for people and families with complex mental health needs.

About you

You may be an experienced director an executive a subject matter expert or someone with relevant lived experience who is ready to contribute to thoughtful compassionateand effective governance.

We are looking for people whomeet the essential requirements of the role andone or more of the highly desirable skills qualifications or lived experience perspectives listed below:

Essential requirements:

• Board committee or advisory experience.
• Strong governance capability and understanding of directors responsibilities.
• Strategic insight soundjudgementand financial acumen.
• Risk oversight capability.
• Integrity empathycollaborationand a commitment to purpose.
• A willingness to actively contribute toBoard and committee work.

Highly desirable:

• Legal
• Finance accounting and audit
• Governance complianceand risk
• Clinical or other relevant professional practice
• Digital technology data AIand cybersecurity
• Human resources people and culture and work health and safety
• Fundraising and philanthropy
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance and partnerships
• Marketing communications stakeholderengagementand government relations
• Lived experience of mental ill-health grief suicidalitydistressand/or trauma
• Lived experience as a family member carer or someone bereaved through suicide

Board members are expected todemonstratean ongoing commitment to their governance responsibilities including:

• Attendance atregular Board meetings(approximatelysix per year).
• Active participationin atleastoneBoardCommittee.
• Diligence inpreparingformeetings and active contributiontoBoard and committee discussions.

At SANE we believe strong governance is strengthened by diversity of background perspectiveand experience. We warmly encourage applications from people who can help us bring wisdom courage compassionand insight to our boardroom.

Application Process

If you meet the essential requirements in the attached Position Description and bring one or more of the highly desirable criteria we encourage you to apply.

To apply please provide:

1. A concise cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining:

• Your alignment with SANEs mission and purpose.
• How your experience and capabilitiesalignwiththe Key Selection Criteria andtheskillsandexperienceyou would contribute to enhance collectiveBoard capabilitywithreferenceto those listed as highly desirable in the position description.
• Your governance experience including anyBoard committee or advisory roles.

2. Your current CV

For more informationor to schedule a confidential conversationplease contact SANE via email